The LA SBDC Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
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July 2023
How To Sell On Instagram With Instagram Reels
IG Reels is essentially a copycat of Tik Tok that allows you to record and edit multiple 7-90 second videos set to popular songs and trending audios. It is the rival to Tik Tok and literally the easiest way for small businesses to grow online. Whether or not you have a product or service, Instagram is for you. In this webinar, you will learn: • What are Instagram Reels • How to select the music, speed, and filters • How to…
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6/7/2023 – SETTING UP QBO: Learn how to set up QBO by customizing settings, setting up customers, vendors, chart of accounts, product and service items. Decide which version of QBO works for you. Learn how to set up bank feeds, bank rules and get bank synchronization tips. 6/14/2023 – QBO SALES & EXPENSES: Learn how to customize QBO for your sales and expenses, create sales receipts and invoices, receive customer payments and make payment links. Learn how to correctly enter expenses and…
Find out more »WEBINAR Wave Accounting for Startups and Service Businesses
Keeping track of your business income and expenses is crucial to the financial health of your company. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated! This webinar will cover how to use Wave, a free online accounting software program to help keep you on track. Wave is designed for small business owners. No jargon, just an easy accounting software for small business that makes sense. This webinar is not for companies with inventory. Instructor: Maureen Thielen REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 2 of 3] Using An Excel Document For Financial Modeling And Forecasting
A simple Excel financial model can be created using your company’s financial data (historical and/or forecasted). CFOs and financial analysts use Excel models to determine if/when a company will be profitable, what is the correct selling price, how many “widgets” need to be sold to be cover cost, and how much money is available to pay expenses. Financial models are used for start-ups and for on-going analysis to make sure the company is operating…
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Commerce Series: How to Sell Online
How to Sell Online – Part 1 7/13/2023 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while setting up your own online store. In the first webinar of the series, we will discuss the options faced by new store owners and how to choose the right fit for your business goals. We will look at the initial steps needed to launch a store and put yourself in…
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Commerce Series: How to Sell Online
How to Sell Online – Part 1 7/13/2023 Selling things online in many ways mirrors selling in person. Learning the basics of eCommerce can help you make right decisions while setting up your own online store. In the first webinar of the series, we will discuss the options faced by new store owners and how to choose the right fit for your business goals. We will look at the initial steps needed to launch a store and put yourself in…
Find out more »WEBINAR Legal Corner: Basic Employment Issues
This workshop covers subjects important to any business that has employees. At-Will Employment; Workers Compensation; How to avoid discrimination law suits; What you can and cannot ask a job applicant; How to protect your business from unfair competition; Confidentiality Agreements; Employment Contracts; Employee Manuals; Evaluations; Discipline and Firing of Workers; Sexual Harassment; Unions. Join Attorney Ben Martin who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs, and…
Find out more »Webinar – Winning Strategies For Driving Traffic To Your E-commerce Site
Please join us for Webinar – Winning Strategies For Driving Traffic To Your E-commerce Site with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Building Trust and Credibility in E-commerce: Customer Reviews and Testimonials
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Find out more »Trademark & Copyright Explained
Confusion often abounds regarding trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. These are all intangible creations of the human intellect, usually referred to as “Intellectual Property.” Regardless of the focus of your business, it is likely that Intellectual Property (“IP”) is one of the most valuable assets of your business. This webinar will help you understand the differences among the various types of IP and what it is that IP can protect. Finally, you’ll understand how you can invoke that protection, either…
Find out more »WEBINAR Orientation: What the SBDC Can Do for You!
This workshop will provide attendees with information about the program requirements and the different services and training offered by the SBDC. The key fundamentals essential for starting and maintaining a successful business will be reviewed. As capital is the life blood of any business, your questions concerning capital and how the SBDC can assist in this effort will be addressed. And as a special bonus, the critical reasons why products/services sell will also be discussed. Attendance is required for existing,…
Find out more »Business Finance Literacy Series [Session 3 of 3] How To Analyze Your Company’s Financials For Better Decision Making
Business owners struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times, these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications. This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales,…
Find out more »WEBINAR Biz Basics: Lean Business Planning
Lean business planning is not what you think. Not a big formal plan. Not just for startups. Quick and practical tool for managing through a crisis. It’s as quick and easy as a few simple bullet point lists lists and tables to set down milestones and metrics. Plus powerful tools to manage sales, spending, and cash flow. Make a quick dashboard for getting through a crisis. Join this webinar as Tim Berry, founder of bplans.com and Palo Alto Software, shares the simplicity and…
Find out more »Developing An Actionable Business Plan
You can’t get there if you don’t know what or where “there” is. This class is intended to assist both startups and expanding or scaling businesses in developing an actionable and measurable plan for the next steps in growing a profitable business. In this class we will actively work on: • Defining your business model • Identifying your place in the market • Identifying your customers and revenue channels • Identifying expansion opportunities • Costing and pricing • Revenue…
Find out more »Webinar – Conversion Rate Optimization: Techniques to enhance User Experience, Boost Conversions and reduce Cart Abandonment
Please join us for Webinar – Conversion Rate Optimization: Techniques to enhance user experience, boost conversions and reduce cart abandonment with Ramin Ramhormozi REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR E-Smarts: Digital Marketing Automation-Leverage Your Business Growth
This workshop will go over how you can set up an automated Digital Marketing system to grow your business by leverage your time using systems. Regardless of your business, you will learn how to take advantage of automation to beat your competitors and free up your valuable time. In this workshop you will discover: How to find and attract potential customers How to take interested leads and turn them into paying customers How to increase the lifetime value of…
Find out more »WEBINAR Sales Taxes for your Business
This webinar will provide answers to your questions about sales taxes. Do you need to charge sales tax, how much should you be charging your customers, how do you apply for a sellers permit, what is a marketplace facilitator, when and how should you pay the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration your sales tax that is owing, how do you complete a sales tax return… and more During the webinar, the presenter will show attendees how to prepare…
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6/7/2023 – SETTING UP QBO: Learn how to set up QBO by customizing settings, setting up customers, vendors, chart of accounts, product and service items. Decide which version of QBO works for you. Learn how to set up bank feeds, bank rules and get bank synchronization tips. 6/14/2023 – QBO SALES & EXPENSES: Learn how to customize QBO for your sales and expenses, create sales receipts and invoices, receive customer payments and make payment links. Learn how to correctly enter expenses and…
Find out more »Restaurant Innovations-Guest Speaker PopMenu
New technology for restaurants is everywhere. Which tools should you use to manage your business efficiently and effectively? Join PopMenu as they share a demo of their trailblazing software. Learn how to control your online presence from first impression to final transaction. No more PDF menus! Learn who your best customers are and how to create new ones. Commission free online ordering and delivery with a high end website that improves your SEO ranking. PopMenu is technology designed for restaurant owners…
Find out more »Integrating Canva and Chat GPT for Small Business Marketing Success
Join us for an exciting webinar that explores the dynamic SYNERGY between Canva and Chat GPT, two powerful tools that can transform the way small businesses approach marketing and communication. In this session, we will dive deep into the art of visual storytelling and the magic of conversational AI, showcasing how the integration of Canva and Chat GPT can help small businesses create captivating content and engage with their audience like never before. In the fast-paced digital landscape, it is…
Find out more »WEBINAR How To Begin a Successful Social Media Brand in 2023
In this webinar we’ll discuss what Social Media is and is not. We’ll define the difference between social media for personal use and business use. We’ll discuss today’s main platforms including best use cases based upon popular industries. You’ll learn how to select the right social platform(s) for your business including what to post (content); how often to post (frequency), and how to turn content into sales (revenue strategies). Instructor: Chérmelle Edwards (SBDC Advisor) REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Fast Track 2-Day Series at Kinecta (In Person)
Take our 2-day Fast Track “bootcamp” program. This course was developed by industry professionals to provide you the basic tools you need to start your business. This is ideal for prospective businesses with little to no time but a willingness and desire to learn the language of business, determine whether starting a business makes sense and if so, specific steps to start the business. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview only. If you need additional detail or class instruction, please…
Find out more »Webinar – E-commerce Analytics: Tracking and Measuring Success
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Find out more »Business Planning for Beauty Professionals
Starting a business can be overwhelming, but with the right plan and preparation, you can get off on the right foot. In this webinar, we’ll go over the steps you should take when writing a business plan for your new venture. From understanding your target market to creating financial projections, we’ll cover it all and provide guidance every step of the way. Presented by: DeAndra Giselle REGISTER NOW
Find out more »: Webinar – E-commerce Payment Gateways and Website Security
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